|
campus corps color & design
|
| View potential selected colors outside, but in both direct sunlight and in the shade, as the brightness level will distort the colors appearance.
|
| Full sunlight will make colors look lighter and brighter. Consider using darker shades if the home will be in full sunlight much of the time.
|
| A large house can be made to appear smaller by using sharp contrasts and darker colors.
|
| A small house will seem larger if it is painted with light colors and with little contrast.
|
| Remember that very bright or deep colors will eventually fade over time.
|
| Painting the dormer of a bungalow the same color as the roof makes the house look more like a ranch.
|
| Consider your neighbors' color schemes so that your pallete doesn't clash with nearby homes. |
| Your roof is an important element and should be part of your color scheme. Consider all fixed/permanent elements of your home when deciding on colors.
|
| Create an air of elegance on traditional homes with soft colors and gentle contrasts.
|
| A tall house can be made to look lower by stressing horizontal lines and painting shutters and doors on the lower floor dark colors.
|
| The complexity of the design of your house should influence how many different colors you'd like to use. A small Cape Cod may require a simple 2 or 3 color scheme, while an elaborate Victorian may support as many as 5 or 6 various trim colors and accents.
|
Check out Sherwin Williams' Color Visualizer, an excellent tool for finding the perfect color scheme for you home, interior or exterior.
|
To schedule a prompt, free, no obligation estimate, call these local suburban Chicagoland numbers.
| (630) 743-6250
|
(708) 433-9995
|
| (847) 469-4540
|
|
